Friday, July 31, 2009

Any advice for really sensitive teeth?

I recently found out (while in for wisdom teeth extraction) that I have gum disease. I am due to go back and have periodontal therapy as soon as I can save the money, which will be awhile.





Ever since the extractions (1 month ago) the pain in my teeth has been awful. I was not aware of the gum disease before, but then again I was not having tooth pain either.





I have read that gum disease causes the problems I am having. Hopefully having the periodontal therapy as soon as I can will help.





But until then- how can I help myself? I have been using Sensodyne for months- even though it says not to use more than 4 weeks. It's no longer helping. I have extreme sensitivity to hot or cold- and sometimes even the air I breathe in.





Thanks for any opinions or advice you can offer.

Any advice for really sensitive teeth?
You can continue to use the Sensodyne. Do not use any whitening products, they can make the sensitivity worse. Ask your dentist to give you a prescription for fluoride (gel or rinse). A prescription fluoride (stronger than you can buy otc) can help desensitize your teeth.
Reply:be nice to them :-)
Reply:The only suggestion I can recommend is moderate the temperature of your foods, and liquids.
Reply:It sounds like you may have an exposed nerve ending(s). If you can't afford to go to the dentist right now. Go to a dental school where they do live work. It will be very cheap and fix your problem.
Reply:It is normal to have sensitive teeth after cleaning or major work on teeth. It is just that you have exposed some of the nerves during cleaning. Esp. if you havnt been to a dentist in long time.


I am not sure how long it will take to recover it is subjective. So consult your doctor if you think it is taking too long or sensitivity is increasing.



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